The University of Oulu, Finland, offers Bachelor’s and Master’s scholarships to academically talented international students.
When is the Application Deadline:
January 21, 2026 (15:00 GMT+2)
Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Oulu Scholarship is a tuition-fee waiver program for academically talented international students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees. It provides financial relief by covering tuition fees for one academic year, with renewal possible based on academic performance.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- All two-year international Master’s programmes
- All four-year undergraduate programmes at the University of Oulu
- Specific Nokia Scholarships available for Master’s programmes in:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electronics
- Wireless Communications and Engineering
- Sustainable and Autonomous Systems
Type:
Undergraduate and Master’s tuition-fee waiver (partial scholarship).
Who can Apply?
- Non-EU/EEA citizens without permanent residence in Finland.
- Eligible applicants for University of Oulu Master’s or Bachelor’s programmes (2026/2027 intake).
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Must demonstrate high proficiency in English.
- Final-year Bachelor’s students may apply.
- Applicants with conditional offers will receive conditional scholarship offers.
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Academic merit and prior degree performance.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Completion of required documents.
- For Nokia Scholarships: academic evaluation in System-on-Chip and RF-related studies, plus interest in related MSc career paths.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries (international students outside EU/EEA).
Where will the Award be Taken?
University of Oulu, Finland.
How Many Awards?
Not specified — multiple scholarships available. Nokia Scholarships limited to selected programmes.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Bachelor’s Tuition Fee Waiver: 20–30% of 2nd and 3rd year tuition fees.
- Master’s Tuition Fee Waiver: 10–40% of 2nd year tuition fees.
- Nokia Scholarship: €3,000 (one-time payment, Autumn 2026).
- Full tuition waiver for the first academic year (renewable if 55 ECTS completed).
How Long Will the Award Last?
- One academic year initially.
- Renewable based on academic performance (minimum 55 ECTS per year).
- Nokia Scholarship is a one-time award.
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission via the Studyinfo portal.
- Complete the Student Application Form.
- For Master’s scholarships, complete the Application for Scholarship (attached to the Student Application Form).
- Submit required documents:
- Proof of English proficiency
- Degree certificate and transcript of records
- Translations (if not in Finnish, Swedish, or English)
- Programme-specific attachments
- For Nokia Scholarship, apply within the same Studyinfo portal (Jan 7–21, 2026).
- Await results:
- University of Oulu Scholarship decisions follow admission timelines.
- Nokia Scholarship decisions announced by June 18, 2026; acceptance confirmation required by July 9, 2026.
